Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Dennington Hall

Moated site at Dennington Hall

England
List entry 1011332
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site at Dennington Hall is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. The site consists of a substantial moat that formerly enclosed a residential platform, representing a form of aristocratic or manorial settlement characteristic of the medieval period, particularly the 13th to 15th centuries. Moated sites of this type served both defensive and status-bearing functions, with the water-filled ditch providing protection whilst also marking the importance of the resident landowner within the feudal hierarchy. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature demonstrating the settlement patterns and land use of medieval Suffolk.

Moated site at Dennington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Dennington Hall?

The moated site at Dennington Hall is a medieval earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011332.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Dennington Hall?

Moated site at Dennington Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Dennington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Elm Hall (2 km), Framlingham Castle and its associated landscape including the mere, town ditch and Anglo-Saxon cemetery (4.9 km), College and Franciscan nunnery, water control features and formal garden remains at Bruisyard Hall (5 km).

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